Woolloomooloo: a biography by Louis Nowra (English) Paperback Book

Description: Woolloomooloo by Louis Nowra It was no wonder I was glad to be down in Woolloomooloo. The Old Fitzroy reminded me of how Kings Cross used to be. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It was no wonder I was glad to be down in Woolloomooloo. The Old Fitzroy reminded me of how Kings Cross used to be.Told in his vivid and entertaining style, Louis Nowra writes Woolloomooloos biography, drink in hand, from the vantage point of the Old Fitzroy Hotel, the cosy, eccentric and wonderful pub on Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo. Its a world of sex, sin, sly grog, sailors, razor gangs, larrikins, workers, artisans, murderers, fishermen, activists, drinkers, fashion designers, tradies, artists and the downright dangerous. Its also a story of courage, resilience, tolerance, compassion. And though the pub has a real theatre, its the cast of real-life characters that are the stars of this show.Woolloomooloos past wraps around its present. Louis often accompanied by Coco the Chihuahua and other two-legged locals, often walks the streets, uncovering history some official, some never revealed. He stumbles across pockets of beauty and charm, and the derelict and abandoned. Unforgettable and unspellable Woolloomooloo in this book is a place as fascinating as its name.Listen to Louis Nowras interview on Radio Nationals Books + Arts Author Biography Louis Nowra is an author, essayist, screenwriter and playwright. His plays include The Golden Age and Cosi. His novels include The Misery of Beauty and Ice. He is author of Bad Dreaming and was the principal writer for the SBS series, First Australians and created the TV series The Straits. He has written two memoirs, The Twelfth of Never and Shooting the Moon. Kings Cross: a biography was published in 2013 and his most recent novels, Into that Forest and Prince of Afghanistan, are being made into films. Long Description It was no wonder I was glad to be down in Woolloomooloo. The Old Fitzroy reminded me of how Kings Cross used to be. Told in his vivid and entertaining style, Louis Nowra writes Woolloomooloos biography, drink in hand, from the vantage point of the Old Fitzroy Hotel, the cosy, eccentric and wonderful pub on Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo. Its a world of sex, sin, sly grog, sailors, razor gangs, larrikins, workers, artisans, murderers, fishermen, activists, drinkers, fashion designers, tradies, artists and the downright dangerous. Its also a story of courage, resilience, tolerance, compassion. And though the pub has a real theatre, its the cast of real-life characters that are the stars of this show. Woolloomooloos past wraps around its present. Louis - often accompanied by Coco the Chihuahua and other two-legged locals, often walks the streets, uncovering history - some official, some never revealed. He stumbles across pockets of beauty and charm, and the derelict and abandoned. Unforgettable - and unspellable - Woolloomooloo in this book is a place as fascinating as its name. Listen to Louis Nowras interview on Radio Nationals Books + Arts Details ISBN174223495X Author Louis Nowra Publisher NewSouth Publishing Year 2017 ISBN-10 174223495X ISBN-13 9781742234953 Format Paperback Imprint NewSouth Publishing Place of Publication Sydney, NSW Country of Publication Australia Pages 352 Publication Date 2017-03-01 DEWEY 994.41 Short Title Woolloomooloo Language English UK Release Date 2017-03-01 NZ Release Date 2017-03-01 Subtitle a biography Audience General Illustrations Illustrations AU Release Date 2017-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100215218;

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